BASKETBALL

The Golden State Warriors have locked up top spot in the Western Conference and will face either the Clippers or Spurs in the first round of the playoffs.

Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki led the team to the NBA championship in 2011 and has been with the franchise for 21 seasons.

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss was not aware of Magic Johnson's decision to step down from his position as Lakers' president of basketball operations.

Despite the report that Kyrie Irving plans to meet with the Lakers this summer, there's no guarantee it will happen.

Michael Jordan remains the greatest of all time while Antetokounmpo fetes Kobe Bryant for his performance this NBA season.

Kyrie Irving will be open to all pitches this coming NBA offseason, including the Los Angeles Lakers.

The NCAA Tournament final was played by two teams that had never appeared in a final before - the occurrence was the first in 40 years.

The Los Angeles Lakers have missed the NBA playoffs for the sixth consecutive campaign - a franchise record.

Klay Thompson will have plenty of thinking to do this coming NBA offseason.

The Boston Celtics will most likely play the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

Brandon Ingram may not be ideal for an NBA trade, while LeBron James vows to take an active role in recruiting this summer.

The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 128-122 on the back of Giannis' 45 points and 13 rebounds.

The Los Angeles Lakers have max salary cap to add one megastar in free agency this summer.

The San Antonio Spurs lost 113-85 to Denver Nuggets after Popovich was ejected from the game after a mere 63 seconds.

It will be a surprise if Kevin Durant or Kawhi Leonard signs up to play with LeBron James and the Lakers.

The New York Knicks are on course to end the 2018-19 season as the worst team in the NBA.

The Oklahoma City Thunder beat Los Angeles Lakers 119-103 Tuesday night as Russell Westbrook matched Wilt Chamberlain's record from 1968.

The Knicks and Clippers could stand in the way of the Lakers landing another superstar.

Los Angeles Lakers made a move to sign Anthony Davis in February but failed after their offers were rejected by the New Orleans Pelicans.

The New York Knicks are keen to sign Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving this summer when they become free agents.

Jimmy Butler could be on his way to the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA offseason although there are concerns on his ability to play defense.